Bill > S01624

This bill proposes an amendment to the New York state social services law that would establish a 90-day residency requirement for receiving public assistance benefits. Specifically, the bill would prohibit providing public assistance to any applicant who has not been a resident of the state for at least 90 days prior to applying for such assistance. Public assistance typically refers to government-funded financial aid and support programs designed to help low-income individuals and families meet basic needs, such as food, housing, and medical care. The new provision would effectively create a waiting period for new state residents before they can access these social safety net services. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law, which means that individuals moving to New York would need to establish residency for three full months before becoming eligible for public assistance benefits.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1624